STANDARD CANDLES, A Small Explanation
3/4/2008 at 1:24 AM
I thought I'd try to shed a little light on some facts surrounding my up-coming album STANDARD CANDLES for those who are interested. The best way I could think to do this without rambling on an on is to put this blog in the from of a question and answer session, even though I’m the one who is doing both the questioning and answering (do I need to see someone about that?). I’ll try to frame the following in a similar manner to what people I meet often ask about my work. So, here it goes. . . 
Q: How many songs are going to be on the album?
A: I’m not sure yet. . .I have about 14 or so currently to choose from and I could end up writing more as I go along. Not every song will make it to this album. . .some might be held back for other purposes / releases.
Q: Are you going to be releasing the whole album at once?
A: No, I’m planning on releasing three to four songs at a time in what I call a “phased release”. You will be able to purchase these phased releases through iTunes and other outlets as an EP(i.e. STANDARD CANDLES extended play 1, 2, 3, etc. . .) or individually as singles.
Q: Why are you releasing your songs in phases?
A: Mainly because I’m a singer / songwriter and most the time a “one-man-band” so I’m doing a lot of the production work myself which takes a lot of time. Also, I am a nature / wildlife photographer so I’m taking care of things on that end as well. I’m only one guy doing all this so if I don’t pace myself I’ll break. . .
Q: Where do you produce your work?
A: Right now I’m mostly working out of my private studio. In the past I’ve owned two commercial recording studios. . .one in Oregon and one in Washington.
Q: Are you a recording engineer?
A: Yes, but that doesn’t make things any easier. In fact, I find it harder to record my own stuff than to work / record for other people. You walk a fine line producing your own stuff. . .it becomes easy, over time, to loose perspective. Plus you do all the “busy” work yourself i.e. setting up/routing mics, getting sounds, tuning instruments etc. and all that is before you have to sit down and make a coherent recording. . .a good performance. . .
Q: Why do you do all this yourself?
A: Because I’m out of my mind! :)
Q: What is the time frame for STANDARD CANDLES?
A: I will be producing and releasing material for STANDARD CANDLES throughout 2008.
Q: Will you be touring?
A: Eventually.
Q: Do you have anything to say to the people who listen to / buy your music?
A: Thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone! Without your support none of this would be possible. I love you all!
** First three songs from STANDARD CANDLES now available worldwide through iTunes® **
Q: How many songs are going to be on the album?
A: I’m not sure yet. . .I have about 14 or so currently to choose from and I could end up writing more as I go along. Not every song will make it to this album. . .some might be held back for other purposes / releases.
Q: Are you going to be releasing the whole album at once?
A: No, I’m planning on releasing three to four songs at a time in what I call a “phased release”. You will be able to purchase these phased releases through iTunes and other outlets as an EP(i.e. STANDARD CANDLES extended play 1, 2, 3, etc. . .) or individually as singles.
Q: Why are you releasing your songs in phases?
A: Mainly because I’m a singer / songwriter and most the time a “one-man-band” so I’m doing a lot of the production work myself which takes a lot of time. Also, I am a nature / wildlife photographer so I’m taking care of things on that end as well. I’m only one guy doing all this so if I don’t pace myself I’ll break. . .
Q: Where do you produce your work?
A: Right now I’m mostly working out of my private studio. In the past I’ve owned two commercial recording studios. . .one in Oregon and one in Washington.
Q: Are you a recording engineer?
A: Yes, but that doesn’t make things any easier. In fact, I find it harder to record my own stuff than to work / record for other people. You walk a fine line producing your own stuff. . .it becomes easy, over time, to loose perspective. Plus you do all the “busy” work yourself i.e. setting up/routing mics, getting sounds, tuning instruments etc. and all that is before you have to sit down and make a coherent recording. . .a good performance. . .
Q: Why do you do all this yourself?
A: Because I’m out of my mind! :)
Q: What is the time frame for STANDARD CANDLES?
A: I will be producing and releasing material for STANDARD CANDLES throughout 2008.
Q: Will you be touring?
A: Eventually.
Q: Do you have anything to say to the people who listen to / buy your music?
A: Thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone! Without your support none of this would be possible. I love you all!
** First three songs from STANDARD CANDLES now available worldwide through iTunes® **
